Score Release

2006-2007 Candidate Scores Now Available!

Scores are now available for 2006-2007 National Board Certification candidates.

View your official score report.

Names of the NBCT class of 2007 will be released to the public December 4, 2007, at that time the NBCT online directory will be updated to reflect new NBCTs.

New NBCTs will be invited to NBCTLink an online community exclusively for NBCTs very soon. Invites will be sent via e-mail. Please confirm your correct e-mail and contact information in My Profile. For additional scoring information view the Score Reporting Frequently Asked Questions.

Understanding Your Scores

The National Board Certification scoring process has been developed and is reviewed annually to ensure that your response receives a reliable, accurate, and fair evaluation.  This section provides information about the process, tips and tools to clearly understand the NBPTS scoring process.  Download your scoring guide.

The Scoring Process

Be assured that your portfolio entries and assessment center exercises are scored evaluated fairly and accurately, according to a rigorous and established scoring process. 

Evidence-Based Scoring

All scoring is based on the evidence you submit, and each source offers an opportunity to see you at work and to evaluate your practice in light of conscious, analytical and reflective criteria. Your work will be scored by NBPTS-trained assessors who evaluate your evidence in light of the standards. No one approach to teaching or school counseling is mandated or rewarded by the scoring process.

Scored By Your Peers

Each assessor scores only a portion of a candidate’s submission. A certain percentage of entries are scored independently by two different assessors. This ensures that different assessors have reviewed each component of each candidate's work. Once your complete National Board Certification assessment has been submitted, it is evaluated by at least 12 classroom teachers who must meet the same eligibility requirements as a candidate.

Scoring Resources

Scoring Handbook

The Scoring Handbook (PDF - 400kb) provides a complete look at the scoring process.

Scoring Guides by Certificate

In the Scoring Guides you'll find rubrics that are used to score assessment center exercises and two retired assessment center prompts.
To review the Scoring Guide for your certificate, select your certificate from the drop-down menu. All documents are in PDF format. If you are unable to open them, please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader from the Adobe Web site